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Life and Arts

UT organization Crochet 4 a Cause turns crafts into social impact

UT organization Crochet 4 a Cause turns crafts into social impact

Isabella Zeff, General Life&Arts Reporter September 29, 2023

Thirty students sit in a room at the Texas Union, balancing purple yarn and crochet hooks on their laps as they create pieces for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Crochet 4 a Cause founder by business...

‘Dumb Money’ presents feel-good, if oversimplified, underdog story

‘Dumb Money’ presents feel-good, if oversimplified, underdog story

Celeste Hoover, General Life&Arts Reporter September 29, 2023

This review is spoiler free. “Dumb Money,” directed by veteran filmmaker and champion of the underdog Craig Gillespie (“I Tonya,” “Cruella”) offers a fast-paced, originative comedy dramatizing...

Sci-fi movie ‘The Creator’ showcases an excellent visual style with equally solid writing

Sci-fi movie ‘The Creator’ showcases an excellent visual style with equally solid writing

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist September 28, 2023

Sci-fi stories occupy a weird spot in filmmaking ever since the return of “Star Wars” back in 2015. No one dares step out of line and attempt to create their own story to rival George Lucas’s world...

The Survivor Club players clutch their lit torches in the darkness beneath the UT tower on Sept. 24, 2023. They undergo individual interviews and cast their crucial votes to eliminate a fellow player while vigilantly guarding their torches from extinguishing.

‘Survivor UT’ emulates hit reality TV show, puts students’ capabilities to the test

Alexis Crowl, General Life&Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

“Survivor UT” provides an engaging outlet for students to connect on campus with peers to challenge their physical abilities, strategic thinking and social skills. Currently airing episodes from their...

Talk Time program redefines language learning for international students

Talk Time program redefines language learning for international students

Jane Goldberg, General Life&Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

As students trickle into the first floor of Mezes Hall, multilingual chatter ricochets off the walls. Talk Time will begin soon. Hosted weekly, the Talk Time program aims to foster a space for students...

5 Ted Talks by UT faculty, alumni to change student’s lives

5 Ted Talks by UT faculty, alumni to change student’s lives

Rob Paine, Life&Arts General Reporter September 28, 2023

College serves as a time to grow where people can become the best version of themselves. However, sometimes people need a little inspiration to get started. Luckily, several UT faculty and alumni can offer...

Movies, TV from the past year worth watching this Hispanic Heritage Month

Movies, TV from the past year worth watching this Hispanic Heritage Month

Flora Farr, General Life&Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

When thinking of movies to watch during Hispanic Heritage Month, it can be hard not to think of classics such as “Frida,” “Pan’s Labyrinth” or “Selena.” The Daily Texan compiled a list of...

RTF freshman’s film ‘IMG_8099’ portrays eating disorders, reflects her personal life

RTF freshman’s film ‘IMG_8099’ portrays eating disorders, reflects her personal life

Sabrina Ye, General Life&Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

Content warning: This article heavily features mentions of eating disorders Ana Yanez hates being seen while crying. She never expected she would be bawling her eyes out in front of a camera. The University...

‘Saw X’ marks gory-ious return of Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, breathing new life into beloved franchise

‘Saw X’ marks gory-ious return of Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, breathing new life into beloved franchise

Ryan Ranc, Senior Film Columnist September 28, 2023

The “Saw” franchise cemented itself in the horror sphere around 20 years ago with its soap opera-esque storytelling, toe-curling gore and performances from actors who bring their all to the project....

Singer-songwriter Noa Belillti, also known as N.O.A., and accompanying band perform on the rooftop of the Austin Central Public Library on Sept. 26, 2023. This performance was the last of the concert series “Live from the Library.”

N.O.A performs at rooftop Live from the Library concert

Joey Clark, General Life&Arts Reporter September 28, 2023

Freedom. That’s how singer-songwriter Noa Belillti, otherwise known as N.O.A, describes the feeling of performing live. Framed by the Austin skyline, Belillti’s balanced vocals drive over a backdrop...

Four UT music organizations talk community in music, recommend artists of various genres

Four UT music organizations talk community in music, recommend artists of various genres

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter September 27, 2023

With more than 51,000 students, finding a close community at UT presents a challenge for some. For those into music, no matter the genre, there are dozens of organizations across campus that provide creative...

Dr. Leonard Moore, Founding Director of the College Football Research Project, poses next to a bookshelf in his office on Sept. 20, 2023. The shelves are almost entirely filled with football books including the ESPN College Football Encyclopedia.

From touchdown to theory: Dr. Moore’s new project takes football into academia

Angelica Ruzanova, General Life&Arts Reporter September 27, 2023

Twenty-nine years ago when Dr. Leonard Moore pursued his Ph.D. in history at Ohio State University, his friend asked him to help tutor a group of football players. Understanding the lives of the athletes...

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